Neighbour Liz Wilkinson said: “It looks like a crater and we’re bothered about the wildlife.

“There’s been no thought put in. It’s a real mess.

“We understand they have to be cut down to some extent but this is disgraceful and beyond what they need to do.”

A spokesman for National Grid said: “Our contractors are managing the heights and growth of trees, shrubs and any other vegetation to ensure that there is enough clearance between the top of the trees and the pylon cables off Upper Quarry Road, Bradley.

“The work had to be undertaken so that trees do not interfere with the pylon cables ensuring that there is no loss of electricity supply.

“Kirklees Council gave permission for these works to be done and their representative visited the site on May 22 to carry out checks as a result of residents’ concerns.

“The representative was satisfied that the works had been carried out to the standards expected.

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